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I believe the Arts can give us fresh eyes to see the significance of the Bible and the beauty of the Gospel.

I also believe the Bible can provide the arts with complex characters and stories with profound insight into the human condition.

Join me as I explore biblical adaptations like The Chosen and seek to cultivate greater appreciation for creativity, the arts, and adaptation within the Christian community.

Kevin Keating

May 118 min read

Introducing The Bible-Verse Project

Have you ever said to yourself, “I wish the creators of The Chosen would adapt THAT biblical story?” Me too. That’s why I recently gathered

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The Chosen Season 4 Episode 4 Bible Study & Discussion Guide (Exploring The Chosen with Small Groups & Youth)

Kevin Keating

Mar 169 min read

The Chosen Season 4 Episode 4 Bible Study & Discussion Guide (Exploring The Chosen with Small Groups & Youth)

Episode 4 of The Chosen Season 4 contains two important biblical scenes: the healing of the centurion’s son (Matthew 8:5-13) and Jesus’ teac

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The Chosen Cinematic Universe: Challenges & Opportunities to Grow the Franchise

Kevin Keating

Nov 6, 202314 min read

The Chosen Cinematic Universe: Challenges & Opportunities to Grow the Franchise

Earlier this year, rumors that The Chosen would expand into a larger franchise began to swirl after a new "President of Production" was hire

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How to Reach Out to Non-Christians & the Unchurched with The Chosen

Kevin Keating

Jul 7, 202312 min read

How to Reach Out to Non-Christians & the Unchurched with The Chosen

I've offered some general ideas for starting a group discussion of The Chosen, but in this post I'll share some tips specifically about sta

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5 Reasons to Study & Discuss The Chosen in Your Faith Community or Church

Kevin Keating

May 3, 202310 min read

5 Reasons to Study & Discuss The Chosen in Your Faith Community or Church

Instead of worrying about whether The Chosen will replace Scripture, churches and faith communities need to focus on being proactive. By cre

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The Transfiguration of Jesus & the Second Commandment (The Chosen Season 4 Controversies)

Kevin Keating

Apr 25, 202318 min read

The Transfiguration of Jesus & the Second Commandment (The Chosen Season 4 Controversies)

The Chosen has weathered several controversies over the course of its first three seasons and I doubt the show's critics will stop looking f

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Samuel, Cain, & the Queen Mother (Tragic Old Testament Stories that Need a Film/TV Adaptation)

Kevin Keating

Apr 12, 20237 min read

Samuel, Cain, & the Queen Mother (Tragic Old Testament Stories that Need a Film/TV Adaptation)

While the Gospels have been adapted to film and television countless times, the Old Testament has dozens of stories that have been left virt

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Kevin Keating

Apr 1, 202311 min read

His Only Son: Recap & Review

His Only Son is a biblical film that depicts the journey of Abraham, Isaac, and their servants to Mount Moriah, where Abraham intends to sac

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Kevin Keating

Apr 1, 20239 min read

What to Expect in The Chosen Season 4

The Chosen Season 4 began shooting recently and it's natural for fans to be curious about what we can expect in the new season. For the most

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The Chosen Season 3 Episodes 1 & 2: Questions to Discuss Before the Premiere

Kevin Keating

Nov 14, 20228 min read

The Chosen Season 3 Episodes 1 & 2: Questions to Discuss Before the Premiere

The wait is over! Episodes 1 & 2 of The Chosen Season 3 have premiered. The questions below were written prior to the release of Episodes 1

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Kevin Keating

Nov 1, 20226 min read

The Chosen Season 3 Trailer Analysis

In anticipation of The Chosen Season 3 premiere on November 18, the creators of The Chosen have publicly released two official trailers. Up

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I am the Law of Moses (The Chosen Season 3 Controversy)

Kevin Keating

Oct 29, 202218 min read

I am the Law of Moses (The Chosen Season 3 Controversy)

In the official trailer for The Chosen Season 3, the Pharisees warn Jesus that they may have to follow (the punishment for blasphemy in) the

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Testament & The Shift: New Bible Adaptations Inspired by The Chosen

Kevin Keating

Sep 23, 20225 min read

Testament & The Shift: New Bible Adaptations Inspired by The Chosen

With the immense success of The Chosen and its unique crowd-funding model, Angel Studios is in the process of creating two more screen adapt

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Simon the Zealot and Nathanael in The Chosen (Adapting Biblical Characters)

Kevin Keating

Sep 13, 202212 min read

Simon the Zealot and Nathanael in The Chosen (Adapting Biblical Characters)

The Bible gives us very little information about Simon the Zealot and Nathanael - two of the more significant disciples The Chosen introduce

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Should Nicodemus Kneel? Narrative Ambiguity & Charitable Reading (The Chosen Controversies)

Kevin Keating

Aug 15, 20227 min read

Should Nicodemus Kneel? Narrative Ambiguity & Charitable Reading (The Chosen Controversies)

I explore controversies generated by ambiguity in the Born Again conversation between Nicodemus and Jesus in The Chosen Season 1 Episode 7

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What The Chosen Season 3 Should Be About

Kevin Keating

Aug 10, 202210 min read

What The Chosen Season 3 Should Be About

In this post, I argue what Season 3 of The Chosen (coming this Fall) should be about based on the end of Season 2 and the Gospel material.

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Creepy John the Baptist & Dallas Jenkins (The Chosen Controversies)

Kevin Keating

Apr 21, 20229 min read

Creepy John the Baptist & Dallas Jenkins (The Chosen Controversies)

In today's post on The Chosen, I'll turn to the "Creepy John" controversy. We'll be considering whether the way Simon (Peter) and Andrew

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Jesus, Dancing Jokes, & Genre (The Chosen Controversies)

Kevin Keating

Mar 30, 20227 min read

Jesus, Dancing Jokes, & Genre (The Chosen Controversies)

Dallas Jenkins recently released a video highlighting the top five most frequent controversies and complaints directed at The Chosen. While

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Amazon Prime's The Rings of Power & The Challenges of Biblical Adaptation

Kevin Keating

Mar 12, 202211 min read

Amazon Prime's The Rings of Power & The Challenges of Biblical Adaptation

Since the release of the trailer for Amazon Prime's The Rings of Power, social media has been host to a heated debate between Tolkien fans w

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In Defense of The Chosen & Other Christian Movies, Books, & Media (Part 2)

Kevin Keating

Feb 25, 202211 min read

In Defense of The Chosen & Other Christian Movies, Books, & Media (Part 2)

The narrative goes something like this: "Christian literature, art, and music was once great and beautiful, but now they have fallen; so-cal

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